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Orlaith Clinton

Downpatrick parents' heartache as council orders removal of fairy lights from toddler's grave

A Co Down family have outlined the hurt they felt when a letter came to their home asking to remove items from their son's grave.

Jaiden Milligan died on Sunday July 17, 2022, holding his parents' hands. Preliminary results showed that the child had multiple problems with his heart, with his parents Caylan and Charlotte seeking more answers surrounding his death.

The three-year-old was buried in Struell Cemetery in Downpatrick and as his family await his headstone to be erected, they added personal touches to his graveside, with his favourite toys and fairy lights.

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